Council committee agree to Kassam deal
Oxford United are pleased to announce that last night
Firoz Kassam acquired the controlling shareholding in the Club from Robin
Herd. Mr. Kassam is delighted with the progress that has been made with
Oxford City Council regarding the proposed development of the Minchery
Farm site. However there are still important issues to be resolved with
the City Council before matters can proceed. Mr. Kassam is hopeful that
these issues can be settled quickly thus securing the future of the Club.
Malcolm Shotton was delighted with the news that everyone connected to
the Club was waiting for:
"From our point of view - the players, the staff and all
of the staff, we are absolutely delighted. I know the fans will echo that
and it is obviously very good news for the Club". With Mr. Kassam now
taking control of the Club, it gives Malcolm chance to start planning for
next season: "This is the main thing from my point of view. We have
now got a solid base and we can now look forward to going forward.
Hopefully we will still be in the First Division - the lads have got the
bit between their teeth, the fans are again going to play a massive part
in that and we can plan for next season with a lot going for us. The
Council have still got a big part to play with the people of Oxford, but
as soon as Mr. Kassam comes in and the new stadium is going it is going to
be a massive boost for the whole area".
